Stanley Custer

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Case Description    (Solved)
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On March 4, 2015, in the small Inupiat Eskimo village of Shungnak, Alaska, seven-year-old Stanley Custer was tragically killed in an accidental shooting. While playing unsupervised with other children inside a home, they discovered a pistol, mistaking it for a toy. The firearm discharged, and a bullet struck Stanley in the head. He was immediately taken to the village clinic but, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries before he could be transported for further medical care.

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  • KTUU.com: Boy shot to death by another kid who thought pistol 'was a toy'

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    Victim Details

    Stanley Custer

    Male

    Alaskan Native

    Shungnak

    AK

    2015-03-04

    7

    Stanley

    Custer

    Yes

    11/20/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone happen to know where Stanley worked before?... ...Read More
    02/05/2024
    It is concerning that there has not been enough media coverage surrounding the case of Stanley. This... ...Read More
    11/28/2023
    Are there any YouTube videos discussing or documenting the murder of Stanley Custer? I'm interested ... ...Read More
    04/04/2023